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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.56, 1,589.60 and 1,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.56, 1,589.60 and 1,134.69 is: 1,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.56 : 1,589.60 = 1,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.56/1,589.60 = 1,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.56x = 1,589.60 × 1,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.56x = 1,803,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,703.22/1,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.31

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